The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1887-05-27

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liberate aim, and fires with the satisfac-
ton OF bringing a redskin from his sad
die. Dick fires at the same moment
but without apparent effect. The In
dians return the fire, but evidently
realizing that they are held at a disad-
vantage, and not knowing the number
of their concealed foes, after rid ng to
a safe distance and engaging in short
| parley, turn, and carrying with them
| their dead comrade ride back Der the
! trail.
Waiting only long enough to ascertain
taht they do not intend to return, Dick
and the scout turn to look after the
Captain They find him Just recover
ING consciousness, and, upon eXamina-
ton, they discover that the charge has
produced but a flesh wound, the Cap
tain having fallen more from exhaust
ion than from any other cause.
"Wcll, old man, Won have had a mar
row escape, y exclaimed the old scout,
when the Captain was able to speak.
What has happened over your way?"
Thus questioned, the Captain relates
the inc dents that led to his exciting
race.
He had been hunting, and was return
ing, when riding in view of his ranch
he bcheId the red marauders in the
act of firing his home; while in their
midst a prisoner. stood his daughter,
Ncleta, a beautiful young maiden of
between nineteen and twenty years of
age HIS love for his child had nearly
forced him to her side; but reason as
serting itself, showed him the fool
hardness of the act, and he realized
that his presence would not in the least
benefit her, and only prevent him from
cOnniving ut her rescue. knowing that
the old scout was somewhere in the
ncighbOrhOOd, he was on the point of
Fastening in search of him that he
might obtain his aid, when he was dis
covered by number of the warriors,
who Immediately gave chase with the
foregoing result.
AS soon rs the Captain had conclud-
ed his narration, the scout turned to
Dick and bade him proceed as quickly
as possible to the secret cavern in the
hills and procure a horse and arms for
the Captain, and provisions they would
need for an extended journey; and also
an extra animal to be held in readiness
for Neleta, when they should have eff
fected her rescue, while they reconoiter-
ed as well as possible under the circum-
stances until his return; and telling
him to meet them at the ruins of the
ranch, as it would be from there that
they would take the trail
Dick set out Immediately, while Cap
tain Ration with the old scout started
for the vicinity of his desolated home;
the Captain riding and the scout making
the best of his way on foot, for he would
not hear of his friend walking after
the terrible experience he had endured.
Arriving at his home, Ration beheld
nothing but the smoking ruins, the red
skins having taken their departure,
and to the northward as the trail in
! dicated.
"Well, there is nothing we can do
but wait for Dicks return; and then
we will take the trail," said the scout.
But, scout how can | remain inact-
i've, knowing that my daughter is in
the hands of those demons" replied
Ration excitedlY. ---.-.
but you must, Captain, you can do
nothing until you are equipped for the
expedition. feel as great concern re-
garding her safety as you, but it will
not do to be too hasty. We must go
slow or we will run into trap and be
Gagged ourselves. Those Apaches are
! cunning dogs, Captain.
81 realize that, scout, and will place
all in your hands and be guided by
your counsel,
BY the time Dick ret turned it was al
ready dark, and, as not hing could be
done till daylight returned. they pre-
pared to make themselves as comfort
able as possible for the night, after
partaking of slight repast.
AS soon as daylight appeared, they
took to the trail, the old scout taking
the lead and following it with unerring
eye.
The first day they travelled swiftly.
The trail leading over the level prairie
gave nc chance for an ambush; but
toward dusk they struck the foothills
leading to the mountains, where the
savages were seeking to take refuge
after their murderous raid.
That night they camped on the trail,
and early the following morr pur.
sued their course, but with more eau,
ton than on the proceeding day, owing
to the scouts repeated warnings.
i Certain indications showed that the
Indians were journeving more leisurely
and with less watchfulness, no douD
| believing they would not be followed
thinking that the Captain would bt
compelled 10 return to the settlement
for aid. thus giving them plenty oi
time for an effectual escape.
/ The trail being broad and plain had
/ given our friends no trouble, and on
the second day out, just as twilight wai
| BEGINNING To throw its shadows aboul